When I first started fly fishing I bought books, I talked with other fishers, and I read a ton on the internet. To learn knots I had some string I kept by my desk and practiced while I was at work. I also took a beginner FF class at the local school for around $25. The last class was a field trip to the Little Lehigh outside of Allentown. Worth every penny as I picked the instructor's brain and had him work with me on presentation.Biggest thing to getting better is to get on the water as often as possible. Different situations demand different strategies. Learn to read a stream. If you were a fish, where would you go to conserve energy, get a good food source at the same time and be protected? If I couldn't get on the water I would practice casting in my yard. If you can afford it, get a personal lesson or two. It could save you a lot of frustration and halt bad habits before they begin.The folks on this board can give you tons of suggestions which is awesome. Nothing like real world experience though.

Yea. Skipper(Joe) wants me to go walleye and striper fishin. And I actually picked up my first fly rod when I was 14, and went fishin with my best friend for bass and bluegill. (MAN that was a long time ago!)I always enjoy catching smallies, either on a spinnin rod or a fly rod. EXCITING!